August
11, 2026
Victim,
Shooter Identified in Homicide, Suicide Investigations on Dunston Avenue,
Oakwood Cemetery
Richmond
Police detectives have identified the victim in yesterday’s fatal shooting on
Dunston Avenue and have identified the suspect in that incident who shot
himself in Oakwood Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
Yesterday
at approximately 12:01 p.m., officers were called to the 4000 block of
Dunston Avenue for the report of a death investigation. Upon arrival,
officers located an adult female, Tanya Chavis, 58, of Richmond, down
and unresponsive, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. She was pronounced
dead at the scene.
Shortly
after the incident, detectives developed a possible suspect and warrants were
obtained for Corey Chavis, 48, of Richmond.
The
continuing homicide investigation led detectives and officers to Oakwood
Cemetery, located in the 3100 block of Nine Mile Road. Upon
arrival, they located an adult male and female inside a vehicle. RPD’s SWAT
Team responded to assist.
While on
scene, the male, Corey Chavis, shot himself. The female ran from the
vehicle but was quickly secured by the officers. Corey Chavis was pronounced
dead at the scene. The female was not injured.
Motive of
the shooting is unknown at this time. Detectives have determined that the
incident is domestic related.
The
Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death for both the
victim and the suspect.
Anyone
with further information about this homicide investigation is asked to call Major
Crimes Detective A. Darnell at (804) 646-3927 or call Crime Stoppers at
(804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be
used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
